Erich Auerbach
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Erich Auerbach was born on November 9, 1892 · Berlin [1][2][3][4][5][6]. He died on October 13, 1957 · Wallingford [1][2][3][4][5][6]. Auerbach held German citizenship [7]. He worked as a linguist, librarian, translator, university teacher, literary critic, and writer [1].
Auerbach's educational background includes attending Französisches Gymnasium Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, University of Greifswald, and University of Marburg . His field of expertise was linguistics .
Auerbach is notable for his work, Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature .
He spent his life contributing to various fields, ultimately passing away on October 13, 1957 · Wallingford [1][2][3][4][5][6].
Erich Auerbach
Summary
Erich Auerbach is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on November 9, 1892[3]. He passed away in Wallingford[4]. He died on October 13, 1957[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], librarian[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Erich Auerbach was born in Berlin[2].
- Erich Auerbach died in Wallingford[4].
- Erich Auerbach was born on November 9, 1892[3].
- Erich Auerbach died on October 13, 1957[5].
- Among Erich Auerbach's spouses was Marie Auerbach[12].
- A child of Erich Auerbach was Clemens Auerbach[13].
- Erich Auerbach held citizenship in Germany[14].
- Erich Auerbach is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].
- Erich Auerbach worked as a linguist[6].
- Erich Auerbach worked as a librarian[7].
- Erich Auerbach's professions included translator[8].
- Erich Auerbach's professions included university teacher[9].
- Erich Auerbach's professions included literary critic[10].
- Erich Auerbach's professions included writer[16].
- Erich Auerbach's field of work was linguistics[17].
- Erich Auerbach was employed by University of Marburg[18].
- Among Erich Auerbach's employers was Yale University[19].
- Erich Auerbach was employed by Istanbul University[20].
- Among Erich Auerbach's employers was Pennsylvania State University[21].
- Erich Auerbach was educated at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[22].
- Erich Auerbach was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
- Erich Auerbach was educated at University of Greifswald[24].
- Erich Auerbach's education included a stint at University of Marburg[25].
- Erich Auerbach's doctoral advisor was Erhard Lommatzsch[26].
- A notable work attributed to Erich Auerbach is Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Berlin[2], Erich Auerbach… he was born on November 9, 1892[3]. He is identified as part of the Jewish people ethnic group[15].
Education
Educated at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[22], a school[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1689[30]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1809[33], headquartered in Berlin[34]; University of Greifswald[24], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1456[37]; and University of Marburg[25], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1527[40], headquartered in Marburg[41]. Erich Auerbach's doctoral advisor was Erhard Lommatzsch[26]. Studied under Leo Spitzer[42], a linguist[43], 1887–1960[44], of Austria[45], awarded the Feltrinelli Prize[46], specialised in Romance studies[47] and Karl von Lilienthal[48], a jurist[49], 1853–1927[50], of Germany[51].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include linguist[6], librarian[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], literary critic[10], and writer[16]. Erich Auerbach's field of work was linguistics[17]. Employers include University of Marburg[18], a public university[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1527[54], headquartered in Marburg[55]; Yale University[19], a private university[56], in United States[57], founded in 1701[58], headquartered in New Haven[59]; Istanbul University[20], a public university[60], in Turkey[61], founded in 1453[62], headquartered in Istanbul[63]; and Pennsylvania State University[21], a public research university[64], in United States[65], founded in 1855[66], headquartered in Penn State University Park[67]. He supervised Fredric Jameson as a doctoral student[68].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Erich Auerbach is Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature[27].
Recognition
Erich Auerbach received the Sterling Professor[69].
Personal Life
Erich Auerbach was married to Marie Auerbach[12]. A child of him was Clemens Auerbach[13].
Death and Burial
Erich Auerbach died on October 13, 1957[5]. He passed away in Wallingford[4].
Why It Matters
Erich Auerbach ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]
Works attributed to him include Mimesis: The Representation of Reality in Western Literature[72], a literary work[73].
His notable doctoral advisees include Fredric Jameson[74], an essayist[75], 1934–2024[76], of United States[77], awarded the Holberg International Memorial Prize[78], specialised in literary criticism[79].
FAQs
Where was Erich Auerbach born?
Born in Berlin[2], Erich Auerbach…
Where did Erich Auerbach die?
Erich Auerbach died in Wallingford[4].
Who was Erich Auerbach married to?
Erich Auerbach's spouses include Marie Auerbach[12].
What did Erich Auerbach do for work?
Erich Auerbach worked as linguist[6], librarian[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], and literary critic[10].
Where did Erich Auerbach go to school?
Erich Auerbach was educated at Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[22], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], University of Greifswald[24], and University of Marburg[25].
What awards did Erich Auerbach receive?
Honors received include Sterling Professor[69].